Morning
Albuquerque
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musician Moira Smiley will lead The Big Sing workshop at 3 p.m. today at downtown Chatter (reservations are required). She will follow that with a ticketed concert at 7 p.m., presented by the Santa Fe Desert Chorale. KUNM
- ➤ Gathering of Nations Powwow, ending a 43-year run, concludes today at Expo New Mexico with Indigenous music, dance, and a horse and rider parade (plus a motorcycle rally to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives). KUNM
- ➤ The official trailer for Coyote vs. ACME dropped yesterday (from Ketchup Entertainment), featuring downtown Albuquerque scenes and Central Avenue. The film stars Will Forte as lawyer Kevin Avery in Coyote’s suit against ACME and is set to release on Aug. 28. KUNM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM celebrated 418 Lobo faculty and staff at its 45th annual awards ceremony, honoring employees with 15 to 45 years of service. The event paid special tribute to key honorees such as Virginia Williams (45 years) and Dolores Garcia (40 years) as essential contributors to campus success. University of New Mexico
- ➤ The UNM College of Fine Arts will honor five distinguished graduates on Thursday, May 7 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. at Draft and Table in the UNM Student Union Building and a Symphony Orchestra performance at Popejoy Hall at 7:30 p.m. (Hosted by dean Harris Smith.) University of New Mexico
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A University of Oregon study found that teens who got up to two extra hours of sleep on weekends showed lower anxiety and depression, but more sleep increased anxiety, said KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo (who recommended 8 to 10 hours each night). KOAT
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Freddie Dredd Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — Starting at $174 — Experience the unique sound of Freddie Dredd live in Albuquerque.
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Bad Suns Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — $28+ — Bad Suns and Breakup Shoes perform live in a vibrant setting.
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Sarah De Warren Live Performance
9 PM - 12 AM — Effex NightClub — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic voice of Sarah De Warren and get lost in the rhythms of techno and trance.
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Sevendust Concert
6-9 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — Tickets start at $114 — Experience the electrifying performance of Sevendust in Albuquerque.
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SpiritWorld Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Launchpad — Tickets available — Experience a unique blend of country music infused with metal from Folsom and his band.
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Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas
7-9:30 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — All Ages — Experience a unique blend of orchestral music with an emo twist featuring The Spill Canvas.
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Beach Vacation Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Launchpad — Check the vibes of indie surf rock and dream pop with Beach Vacation and Train Conductor.
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Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit
8 AM – 5 PM — Wheels Museum — Admission fee unknown — Explore the heritage of America’s Main Street at this commemorative exhibit.
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Jesús Muñoz Flamenco Showcase
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Flamenco Works, Inc. — $10 off with a friend — Experience a passionate blend of traditional flamenco and modern styles emphasizing love and community.
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An Evening with Wilco
7-9:30 p.m. — Popejoy Hall — Tickets from $110 — Experience Wilco live in an unforgettable evening of music.
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